My column on Friday was about two new bike-hike trails in the region, both of which open up access to local waterways – in Schenectady, the ALCO Mohawk River Multi-Use Trail is on the Mohawk River at the site of the Mohawk Landing casino, and in Albany, the Albany County Rail Trail opens up access […]
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The Wildlife Conservation Society is launching a new bike tour next year – a week-long, fully-supported road tour through the Adirondacks. Cycle the Adirondacks runs from Aug. 23-29, 2015, and begins and ends in Saranac Lake. Stops are scheduled for Star Lake, Boonville, Camden, Old Forge, and Long Lake. Daily distances range from 50 to […]
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If… you can get past the price tag, this stuff is pretty cool. It’s a big “if” because it’s a big price tag. This bike commuter wear looks like normal clothing but has reflective threads interwoven so you’ll be seen. It’s a whole line of clothing for bike commuters from Betabrand. There’s stuff for girls, […]
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Local residents had a lot of concerns about traffic, but for bike trail users, plans to rebuild the Rexford Bridge look like a win. It was standing room only last night at the Rexford Fire Station as representatives from the state Department of Transportation presented their preliminary plan. Another hearing will be held next week, […]
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An article in last Wednesday’s Times Union announced that the state has scheduled two public forums to discuss plans to replace the Rexford Bridge, which spans the Mohawk River between Schenectady and Saratoga counties on Route 146. Forum 1: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 at the Rexford Fire Station, 1601 Route 146, Clifton Park. Forum […]
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There is the cold and the dark. I’m reminded of them by others. The darkness adds to the risk. No one knows about it more than I do. I’m out there, smaller and lower on the asphalt food chain. I know my place and it makes me nervous sometimes, too. I’m not impervious to fear […]
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It takes around 500 calories or so to bike into work. It’s a manageable amount. Sure, you’re really hungry when you get home, but that’s OK — it makes dinner taste all that much better. But then there’s a problem. You don’t get to leave on time. Maybe 15 minutes go by. Then 30. Then […]
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You ride your bike into work. You’re thinking about food, but maybe not thinking that clearly. You forget you’ve packed your lunch in your backpack with all your work clothes. You go into the men’s room to change. You unzip your backpack and your apple plops out with a thunk onto the men’s room floor. […]
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